Best Time Blocking Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Pomodoist is ranked #1 of 31 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Routine and Ellie Planner. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Routine. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TimeHero at $0.38/mo.
Time blocking apps help you assign parts of your day to tasks and appointments, giving your schedule a clear structure. Compare automatic scheduling and recurring time blocks with task management and calendar sync to see how each app supports your planning. Desktop and mobile apps may matter if you switch devices, while free plans and paid-from prices help you assess cost. Routine, FlowSavvy, and Sunsama lead the ranking, with Yoodoo and Trevor AI next among the early entries. Dainvo, Ellie Planner, and Reclaim AI also appear near the start. Look at how the scheduling and calendar features fit your preferred way of organizing time.
31 time blocking apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
10 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PomodoistWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | RoutineWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | Ellie PlannerWeb · Windows · Mac · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 6.6 | |
| 4 | FlowSavvyWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | TimeFinderWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | TimeBlocAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 7 | YoodooAndroid · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Reclaim AIWeb · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $0.83/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | Sorted³Mac · iPhone | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $14.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 10 | Trevor AIWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $5/mo | 6.3 | |
| 11 | Open SunsamaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 6 of 6 | — | 5.6 |
| 12 | DainvoWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 13 | StructuredWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 14 | AligniPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | ArcushiPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | DayblokiPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | SunsamaWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | $1.42/mo | 5.3 |
| 18 | SuperPlanneriPhone | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $2.50/mo | 5.3 |
| 19 | AnchoriPhone | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 20 | General TaskWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 21 | TimeHeroWeb · Windows · Mac | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $0.38/mo | 5.2 |
| 22 | DayloWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 23 | AkiflowAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $19/mo | 5.0 |
| 24 | ChunkMac | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $8.99/mo | 5.0 |
| 25 | MorgenAndroid · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | $0.83/mo | 5.0 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which time blocking app is ranked first on Freedom251?
Pomodoist is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 6.8. Routine is second and Ellie Planner third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TimeHero has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.38/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.